About myself! Vivek Venkataraman Mechanical Engineering, 4th year IIT Madras Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Singing and Skiing (recently)
Why Russia!? All that the general Indian knows about Russian people, are that they drink Vodka, and it snows a lot here. Purpose of visit: To immerse myself in a culture that I knew nothing about. ( also to learn cooking :P) First impression: Sun rise at 8.30 AM??! Cold! Language barrier! What I love about Tomsk: Leisurely life
My city: Chennai (Madras)
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) Heart of the city! Lush green forest, home to endangered animals and plants 10000 students, 600 faculty members Insti ( The name given to IITM by its students! )
Life @ IITM Great academics ( Recently acknowledged as No.1 univ in India by MHRD) Ipals (similar to buddy building club) Everyone speaks English!! IITM- City within a city. Peaceful, away from all the noise of the city Cycle cycle everywhere!
Facilities
Namma Chennai! Rich cultural heritage. Diwali, Holi, Navaratri, Pongal and other hindu festivals Coast of Indian Ocean. Marina beach- Largest natural beach in the world Temperature range: Between 20 and 42 Deg C
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